Management (B.S.)
The Management major prepares individuals to compete in a technology-intensive manufacturing or service economy. The required courses have students analyze contemporary management problems, participate in team projects and develop skills in managing people to drive organizational effectiveness.
Admissions Requirements
Students who meet the University requirements for regular admission are eligible for admission to the Mike Ilitch School of Business.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the bachelor’s degree must complete 120 credits including satisfaction of the degree requirements. All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of the University and those of the Mike Ilitch School of Business.
Students majoring in management will complete the following three core courses, and then select from the designated elective courses listed below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| MGT 5530 | Advanced Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 5700 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 6995 | Management Capstone: Applying Management and Leadership Principles | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| Managing Organizational Structure and Processes | ||
| Building Leadership Competencies | ||
| The Entrepreneur and Venture Creation | ||
| Introduction to People Analytics | ||
| Employee Relations | ||
| Staffing and Selection | ||
| Internship in Management | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Concentration in Human Resource Management
The concentration in Human Resource Management prepares Management majors for a career in the human resource management field by providing additional depth in specific functional areas of human resources beyond the major’s required courses. Students will learn advanced human resource management techniques and how to demonstrate the value of human resource management practices to support business strategy. This concentration is only available to students majoring in Management. Management majors with a concentration in Human Resource Management must complete the following courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| MGT 5530 | Advanced Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 5700 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 6995 | Management Capstone: Applying Management and Leadership Principles | 3 |
| HR Concentration Required Courses | ||
| MGT 5730 | Introduction to People Analytics | 3 |
| MGT 5740 | Employee Relations | 3 |
| MGT 5770 | Staffing and Selection | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |